The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1908.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2379, 21 December 1908, Page 4

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1908.

The monthly meeting of the Gisborne Harbor Board will be held at 2 ij.ni. to-day. To-day is the last discount day in connection with the Gisborne Gas Co.’s customers’ accounts. The dates of the Matawhero stock sales for January, February, and March arc advertised in this issue.

Sealed tenders for a ballot Jo»n oi £4OO, in connection witii the Gisborne Go-operative Building Society, will bo received until 8 p.m. to-day.

The ordination of a number ol Maori students, which was to have been held at the To Arai Church yesterday, was postponed owing to tire indisposition of Bishop Williams. A second individual, who was arrested by Sergeant Hutton on tiie Waikanao beacn on Saturday evening will appear at the Police Court tins morning on a charge of indecency. Mr. W. H. Tuck, ol Wanganui, the backer of ex-champion sculler Webb, is reported to have lost £1340, including £SOO stake, by the resuit of the recent Webb-Arnst race. It is further said that, even then, he is still some hundreds of pounds ahead by iiis various winnings on Webb’s prowess.

A Press Asociation telegram from Wanganui, last night states that a narrow escape from drowning occurred at Castiecliif beach on Saturday afternoon. A young man named V. Brown got out of his depth’ and was disappearing for the third time when a companion named E. V. Spear rescued him.

How unexpectedly dangerous accidents may happen was exemplified at Invercargill the other night. About 10 o’clock one of the ornamental brackets, apparently supporting the cornice of the third floor of one of the largest hotels in Dee-street, fell to the pavement. It weighed ldlbs, and •a man had just passed close to the spot.

Tho Wellington carpenters and joiners are (says a Wellington correspondent) asking for a new award. They want a forty-four-hour week — hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 'noon on Saturday—a minimum rate of pay of Is 8d per hour, no piecework to he given and no sub-letting of labor. Overtime is demanded at time and a quarter for after 5 o’clock for the first two hours (after, and on Saturday until o p.m.; time and a half until ten, and double time until 8 a.m. next day.’ The proportions of apprentices claimed is one to every three journeymen or fraction of three. Preference to unionists is asked for.

Richard Arnst, who beat Webb for the sculling championship of the •world on Tuesday, has received a cable message from Tom Sullivan, the erstwhile champion sculler of New Zealand, and now of London, stilting that if Arnst cared to go Homo he could get a match with Barry, the English champion, hut so far Arnst has made no arrangements for tho future. He will probably go south this week to talk over matters with his hackers. In the meantime, he has authorised Mr R. Coombes to insert in tho Sydney “Referee” a challenge to the effect that he and Fogwell are prepared to double scull any pair an the world.

The Gisborne Dental Society is circulating a petition amongst tlie members of the profession throughout the country asking for the repeal of the provisions of section 20 of the Dentists’ Act, 1908, and so making it penal and illegal for any person other than dentists duly qualified 'and registered under the Act and medical practitioners to(1) Advertise themselves by words ijmparting or leading to tho belief that they are teeth extractors or have any such qualifications; (2) to perform any dental operation or to practico dentistry or dental surgery provided that the extraction of teetlh need not he deemed to bo a dental operation. In tho petition it is alleged, that unqualified nersons are at present practising, and that grave injury has resulted to patients.

The Foreric, which left San Francisco on November 20, is bringing 216. bags of American mail for New Zealand. The- steamer reached Auckland yesterday. _

Mr. Downes had a large audience at his “Punch and Judy” entertainment in Holy Trinity Schoolroom on Saturday afternoon. Tho young people attending specially enjoyed the treat.

A meeting of the Hospital Social Committee will be hold in the Boron Lsh Council Chambers this evening to receive tho statement and balancesheet in connection with tho recent social.

There was an exceptionally large entry of poultry at Messrs .Miller anti Craig's special sale on Saturday morning. In about three-quarters of an hour 363 head were disposed of, realising £4i.

The following revenue was received at tho House last week: Customs duties £1264 3s lOd, beer •duty £39 IBs, light due« £l2 12s 4d, shipping fees LI 11s, Harbor Board revenue £76 4s 9d, other receipts 15s 6d; total £1395 5s sd.

Messrs Skeats and Bockart are at present showing in Gisborne a handsome 10-12 h.p. De Dion-Bouton doublt phaeton motor-car. The car is built on the pattern of the successful cars in the Pekin to Paris road race, and is fitted with high tension magnets and dual ignition, and is stated to be the first car in the Dominion to carry Mitchilin’s detachable rims.

There was an unseemly disturbance near the Post Office on .Saturday evening about 6.30, when two young men, both apparently somewhat under the influence of liquor, indulged in a fistic bout. One of the combatants was slightly cut and bruised, but the intervention of bystanders prevented hostilities being continued further.

The tender of the Caihon Okide Company, of London, for the supply of tho crematorium furnace at a cost of £545, has been accepted by the Wellington City Council. The City Engineer has been insti’ucted to proceed. with tho erection of the brick building Rind arrange to have it completed by the time tho furnace ar.rives. Seated in a sort of “crow’s nest on the mast of one oi the small steamers which, closely iollowecl tlie Webb-Arnst race was Fogweli, the challenger's nacemaker. His duty was to guide Arnst, by word oi mouth, in case the sculler's course became erratic. Several directions were given, but Arnst, who had evidently confidence in himself, concluded the matter with the remark: ‘‘lts all right; don’t get excited; I know what Pm doing.” One result of the recent sculling race for tlie championship of the world was that tho supporters ol Arnst acquired much wealth at the expense or W ebb’s supporters. It is stated oil good authority that Mr. George Sutneriand —popularly known as ‘•Suthy”—the erstwhile cycling champion of New Zealand and an intimate friend oi Arnst’s, was iortunate enough to win a “pot” of money and he leit by the next morning's boat for Sydney to witness the coming Burns-Johnson prize fight. A matter that has been discussed from time to time lor the past six months was finally disposed, of by the Gisborne Hospital Trustees on Friday evening. Some time ago the Friendly Societies Conference asked for a refund paid by mistake to the Trustees for the treatment of a patient. Tho conference sent deputations to put their views before the Trustees on two occasions, and on the motion of Mr. F. J. Lysnar, seconded by Mr. E. H. Mann, the Trustees decided to refund the money. At the Police Court on Saturday morning, before Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M., a young man named Cecil Henry Clark was charged with having committed' a grossly indecent -act on Thursday' - afternoon. Accused pleaded guilty, urging drunkenness in extenuation. Tho Sergeant pointed out that accused had previously served six months for a similar offence. His Worship imposed a sentence of one year’s imprisonment, remarking that he should fail in his duty if he did not inflict a substantial penalty.

The Arnst-Webb sculling race was kinematogra plied from the press ho'at—the Waimarie. With the foremost pin of the tripod of his machine on the stern-post, Mr. G. M’Donald, of the Tourist Department, used 250 feet of film in taking interesting hits of the race, hut it was impossible to secure the whole owing to the swing of the Waiono (the umpire’s boat) blotting out the scullers more than once in the first half of the trace. Still, he secured the start, the finish, and the contestants shaking hands at the conclusion—enough to make van interesting picture of avhat was undoubtedly a great event. Messrs Allan and Co., the wellknown music publishers at Melbourne, have forwarded to this office copies of their Christmas Annuals, the Melbourne Musical Magazine and Allan’s Dance Album No. 5. The former contains some of the “Humpty-Dumpty pantomime successes, the song “Round, Round, Round,” from “Miss Hook of Holland,” and a number of tuneful songs. The Dance Album lias ten bright and molodious pieces cluding the “New York March,”'from the “Jack and Jill” pantomime. Both books will form a welcome addition to a musician’s library.

The following passengers havec been hooked to leave Gisborne by Messrs J. Redstone and Sons’ -coaches this morning:—For tho Wairoa and Morere coach: Mesdames Bond, Sainsbury, Kymo, and Oman, Misses Ward, Moore, Peterson, and Blackburn, and Mr. Garrett. For Wairoa via Tiniroto: Messrs Muir, Searle, Mascotte and' G. Kemp. For Tologa: Miss Reeves, Mrs. Maude, Masters Dines and Murphy (2), Mrs Herivel and four children, Miss Faubert, , Miss Wileock. For Waipiro: Miss Mills (3), Mrs. Ludbrook, Mrs. Sherwood and child, Miss Williams, Mr. Harata, Miss Baker (2), Masters Baker (2), Messrs Rain (2), Ha-stie and ton natives.

In the opinion of the Federal Government, in whose jurisdiction tho forest resrves are placed, the most carefully made estimates made up to the present time are those of Henry Gannct, who did not know that it’s large smiling fire shovels for eightpence each this weelc at Parnell’s Populra Saturday Sales, Christmas Eve only, instead of Saturday.

The tendering for the erection, of new offices in Wellington lor the Union S.S. Company as considei-ea tmiiatisfactory, and fresh tenders wild fie invited on revised 'p'lans. His Worship the Mayor requests the burgesses to observe Friday, December 25, Saturday, December 26, Friday, January 'l, and Saturday, January 2, as holidays in lieu of the Thursday half-holiday.

The Borough Council notifies that householders and occupiers of .other premises within the borough must pro. vide properly constructed pans of iron with a rain-proof lid, for the removal of rubbish.

A correspondent writes drawing attention to the manner in which a live hedge obtrudes on to the footpath in Stout street, narrowing the passageway for pedestrians. The fault is an exceedingly common one in Gisborne.

The .remarkable growth of the past few weeks has had the effect of raising huge crops of weeds at the sides of the -Borough thoroughfares.. Unless they are cut down before seeding, residents who limTe taken pains to clear their gardens will have a grievance against the municipal authorities.

Mr Bland Holt was a pupil of the Otago Boys’ High School in the second year of its existence. He attended the “break-up” last week for the first time since the days of his youth, and l was given a tremendous reception (telegraphs our Dunedin correspondent). The boys with one accord called, “We want Bland Holt,” but efforts to induce bim to speak were wholly unavailing.

Passengers leaving for the south on Sunday nights. frequently desire to wire to their friends of their projected departure, but as the Trjatea leaves at five o’clock and the telegraph office only opens at that hour, they cannot do so. it has been suggested that the convenience of the public might be studied by having the telegraph office open from say 4.45 on Sundays. The -entertainment to be given by the Variety Troupe on the evenings of January 1 laud 2,1909, should, judging from the rehearsals/ be thoroughly successful. The various artists have been studying hard and the entertainment they will present should meet with the approval of the public. The first part will be devoted to miscellaneous -items, .and the second part will be occupied with a clever farce entitled “No FooL like old Fools.”

Amongst the -passengers booked for Australia by last Friday’s boat was the lad known as “Young Cornway Williams,” who has won some distinction fas a boy lecturer. Ho has shown a remarkable aptitude for platform work, having lectured for an hour and a half on “Human Character” when less than ten years of age. He has also distinguished himself in the athletic world. Now, at the age of 14, he -is setting out -alone to woo fortune abroad. Speaking to a “Hawke’s Bay Herald” reporter a few days ago, Mr. A. L. D. Fraser, ex-M.P. for Napier, said, referring to the vacant portfolios: “It is practically certain that the Hon. J. A. Millar will be Minister far Railways; and it is whispered that Mr. T. Mackenzie, despite lus old Oppositions inclinations, will be the next Minister of Lands. I expect Mr. F. Baume will join the Cabinet, probably as Minister of Education. Of course these are only conjectures, based on what I have heard, but I think you will find them to be pretty near the mark.”

The children’s services in the .Salvation Army Citadel yesterday were largely attended. At the afternoon service a number of action songs, recitations, and choruses were given by the children. Short speeches were delivered by a number of soldiers who were transferred from the junior to the senior corps. The evening service was presided over by Bro. Cole'nian, Sergt. Major (Mi's) Thomason gave a Bible reading and Adjutant Dickens- gave a short address. To night the Sunday school prizes will be presented and a special programme will be given. To-morrow the Children’s Christinas Tree will >be held.

There was a marked exodus of Gisborne residents last night, the MOllO- - being packed from bow to stern with persons desirous of spending Christinas in Napier and 'Wellington. The majority bad to be content with shakedowns, as the steamer was greatly overcrowded, but as the night was fine and the sea culm the inconvenience and discomfort would not be particularly marked. Mr Preston, the local manager, explained to a “Times” reporter that had he had any idea such a crowd would be going he would have requisitioned the .-Flora. from the Coast trade and so eased the strain. Unfortunately the fact that a large proportion of the passengers only booked their pasiuges at the last moment, prevented him from making any such provision.

On Saturday afternoon Mr T. Charters, an employee of the “Times” office, met with an accident. Ho was cycling along Gladstone Road towards the Post Office when a motorcar came round the corner from Customhouse Street, and Mr. Charters was caught between the car and a cart which was standing on the street. He was knocked down and dragged a slight distance, and' the car passed over his legs. He was immediately taken to a medical man, from whom he received attention, and * lie was afterwards taken in the car to his residence in Roebuck road. Mr. Charters received a severe shaking, besides being cut and bruised, and will be unable to resume work for a few days. His bicycle Avas injured almost beyond repair, ..

Real Curiosity. There are numerous sayings ami. maxims condemning curiosity—idle curiosity—which _ is right enough; but real curiosity is a different matter, and deseiwes to he commended, for the Avorld oavcs much of its progress to the curiosity of individuals. Real curiosity makes people look into things and we feel sure that fill our readers Avho read through Messrs Wm. Pcttio and Co.’s adveKisement on page 3 Avill Eua-c their curiosity so aroused that they Avill at the first opportune time pay a visit of inspection, Avith that feeling of real curiosity Avhicli helps to find out tilings. ■ You are assured of a hearty welcome as the management Avislito encourage the spirit of .investigation among; their customers.*

The Post and Telegraph Department -will this yeai* follow the practice which has been in vogue for some time of enabling the public to send Christmas and New Year greetings in the form of picture cards. Fro}m 18th to 24th December, and from 27th to 31st 'December, telegraph forms wiith the words “A merry Ghrist/ma-s and a happy -New Year,’/ wiU be available at all telegraph offices, and anyone who desires to send one need only fill m the address and pay sixpence. That is teleoraphed, and the friends receive the greeting printed on a postcard bearing ta view of one erf vh.Q pict/Uxesque portions of the country.

The prospect of becoming Prime Minister of the Commonwealth did not disturb the equilibrium of Labor Leader Fisher. He haded neither hansom cub or -motor-cab when the -Governor-General sent for him to form a Cabinet. He boarded a tram, walked from the stopping place ~to Government House, and. gave his name as an ordinary visitor. When he was supposed to bo racking his -brains about the ‘formationtion -o-f the Cabinet he put in thej evenings fishing off one of the piers at South Melbourne. An exchange says there were “few who were aware that the quiet, unobtrusive man in the blue suit was the Prime Minister-elect of the Commonwealth.”

A valuable library has been established by the Labor Department in its head office in Hunter -Street, Wellington. The books, which are situated in a commodious room, servicably shelved, deal with Labor Laws and other mutters in all partis of the world, and also include a complete New .Zealand. Gazette, New Zealand Statutes, Hansard, and the Labor Journal. The library was arranged under the direcion of Mr. John Collins, who has initiated the card system of indexing the volumes, and the Minister for Labor (Hon. J. A. Millar), has decided that the -library shall be available, free of charge, to secretries of unions, employers, and workers, and students of economics. The books will be lent out, and may be kept for a reasonable period.

The services at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church yesterday bore reference to the Christmas festival. There were large congregations both morning and evening, and the services were conducted by the Rev. W. Grant, who preached in the morning from the text “They saw the young Child and worshipped Him,” and in the evening on the subject of courage, the latter sermon beirm one especially addressed to men. Christmas hymns were sung at both ser vices. In the evening Mr A. Gray sung the sacred solo “Nazareth,” the iast verse of which was taken us a > chorus by the choir. The anthem “The Radiant Morn hath passed away” was sung by the choir, which, after the service/ gave the chorus “Sing. O Sing” from the cantata “Daniel.” Mr A. T. Hookey officiated as organist.

It is a common practice among racing cyclists who have been training with, say, an 84 gear, to raise the gear to 80, or thereabouts, ou the day of their races. Oft-times the gear is raised by the trainer unknown to the rider, and the result is, for the day in question, increased speed. The day before the Webb-Arnst sculling race, an old cycling champion was up at the challenger’s camp, and in the course of conversation with trainer Floyd, sprang on him the naive question: “Why not raise Dick’s sear?” “What do you mean ?”replied Ployd. “Why,” said the cyclist, “it’s an old trick of us racing cyclists. I mean splice an extra, two inches on to each scull.” Floyd thought the idea was good, and, after a conference with Fogwell, it was adopted. Arnst being left in ignorance. When the latter started out in the race on the following day with those long, sweeping strokes of his, he thought he had never felt so fit, and it was not until after the race was won that he ascertained that a part of his great power arose from his “higher gear.”

The biennial Australasinn Chemists’ Conference is to be held at Brisbane next month, and very complete arrangements are being" made for a gathering that promises to be a /notable one. The social programme will include an excursion in the Government steamer Lucinda, while the Governor, Lord Chelmsford, gives a garden party at Government House. Besides these there will be the usual dinners and functions, and the people of Warwick, on the Darling Downs, have sent a specif i.l invitation to a gathering there. Some very Avell-known men have decided to give papers, amongst whom are Messrs „ Piper, Gryst. Fox. Young, Gould, Rush ton, Blake. Chatu, Simmonds, Ridgley, Connellau, and 'Marshall. Professor Easterfield, of Wellington, Avill most likely represent New Zealand in the science section, and efforts are being made to get the pharmaceutical portion represented. Final arrangements 'are iioav in hand, and visitors from outside States will get-privileges on the railways. -Any information can be received from Mr Blake, or Mr Geo. Watkins, of Brisbane, aalio are carrying out the secietarlil work.

A serious defect Avliich Mr. Justice Chapman has noticed amoiio- the legal profession is the manner of speaking adoped by the younger members. Speaking at the annual dinner of the Wellington LaAV Student’s Association, and again at the Wellington College, he said that he did not Avisk to sav anything that Avouuctbe unkind, and he knew that steps could and would he made to re|medy the defect. He heard it among the boys in the schools, among older people,' and he could not' help saying that he noticed it to a considerable extent’ in the. junior bar. He' referred to defective enunciation of English. Maybe it Avas considered a subject beneath men avlio Avore soaring high above suoli things, but he would say that the jman avho did not make the best use of his speech placed a heavy load upon himself in connection with his progress at the bor. It was interesting to note tho way in Avhich the really successful men of New Zealand used,' not only their voices, blit, their organs of speech in .putting tlieir questions to witnesses and in addressing juries. He emphasised, the importance of speaking so that, not only at the beginning of a sentence, but at the end of it the witness, the jury, land the judge could 'hear what was said.